Silica glass doped with rare-earth ions remains one of the most frequently used materials for
fiber lasers and amplifiers, owing to various advantages such as high thermal resistance …

Glass ceramics (GCs), which consist essentially of a homogeneous solid state dispersion of
nanocrystals (NCs) embedded in a chemically inert and mechanically robust glass matrix …

Optical fibers have transformed our lives. Not only do they act as the pipeline through which
information is transmitted around the globe, but they are also critical components in a …

Since its first creation, glass has always fascinated with its optical properties, its ability to let
light through without being invisible. One of the most spectacular achievements of optical …

Significant developments have been made in the past few decades for lanthanide (Ln) ions
doped fluorosilicate glass-ceramics (Flusi-GCs). As novel generation of luminescence …

Microlasers have drawn considerable attention for applications in future optoelectronic
nanoscience and nanotechnology, owing to the capability of scaling physical dimension of …

Abstract Tm 3+/Ho 3+ co-doped tellurite aluminate glasses were prepared using the melt-
quenching technique. Under 808 nm laser diode (LD) excitation, these glasses exhibit …

Despite significant advancements in the field of mid-infrared lasers, the fluorescence around
the 2–4 μm wavelength range remains a pressing concern. Ho 3+/Er 3+ co-doped TeO 2 …

Transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics (GCs) comprised of a uniform oxide glass phase
and a well-distributed fluoride crystal phase are regarded as suitable optical gain materials …

Hybrid glass optical fibers incorporated with optoelectronic materials and functionalities are
highly anticipated for potential applications in optical communication, remote sensing …